Tooth-paste composition



Patented pro 29, 1924?.

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KARL .T. KYLE, JOHN A. BINFOB-D, AND JOHN '1. WADDELL, OF L l;

TOOTH-PASTE COQSUN.

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To all whom it my concern;

Be it known that KARL J, KYLE, JOHN A. BINFORD, and JOHN T. WADDELL, citizens of the United States, residing at Wellsville, in the county of Franklin and State of Kansas, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Tooth-Paste Composition, of which the following is a specification.

This invention has as its object to provide a novel tooth paste composition which will not only be useful in cleansing the teeth and gums, but will also prove highly efiicient in the treatment of pyorrhea. The paste composition embodying the invention consists of an intimate mixture of the following ingredients in substantially the proportions stated Precipitated chalk 3 ounces. Magnesium carbonate 1% ounces. Tincture of hydrastis 31 minims. Beechwood creosote 3 minims. Menthol 5 grains.

26 Alcohol q. s. to dissolve menthol.

Glycerine 31} ounces. Methyl salicylate 1O minims. Oil of peppermint 3 minims.

In preparingthe composition, the chalk and magnesia are thoroughly triturated, and the glycerine is added while the mixture is continually stirred and until it is of uniform consistency throu hout. The menthol is then mixed with alco 01 in quantity sum- 35 cient to dissolve, and this'solu-tion, together Application filed February 3, 1923. serial No. 618,8Q2.

with the other li uid ingredients of the menstruum, are a ded and the trituration is continued until a smooth paste of uniform consistency is obtained.

The precipitated chalk and magnesium carbonate serve to neutralize the acids in the mouth, and the precipitated chalk serves the further urpose of a gentle abradant. Tincture of iiydrastis acts as an astringent and a stimulant, and the creosote acts as an antiseptic and also possesses analgesic properties. The glycerine, methyl salicylate and oil of eppermint act asan antiseptic and also impart an eeable flavor to the composition.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

1. A tooth-paste composition comprising a mixture of a gentle abradant, magnesium. carbonate, tincture of hydrastis,creosote, menthol, glycerine, and methyl salicylate.

2. A tooth paste composition comprising a mixture of the following ingredients in about the proportions stated: precipitated chalk 3 ounces; magnesium carbonate 1% ounces; tincture of ydrastis 31 .minims; beechwood creosote 3 minims; menthol 5 grains; alcohol q. s. to dissolve'menthol; glycerine 3% ounces; methyl salicylate 10 minims, and oil of pe permint 3 minims. In testimony whereo we aflix our signatures.

KARL J. KYLE. JOHN A. BINFORD. JOHN T. WADDELL.

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